Why choose Meadowhead?
We are very proud of our Sixth Form provision, which is highly regarded throughout Sheffield and across North Derbyshire. Students at Meadowhead enjoy excellent teaching, support and extra-curricular opportunities.
Our Values
We are
Excellent
We will provide high-quality teaching and learning. Our lessons will be led by inspiring teachers who are subject specialists.
Ambitious
We will help you widen your horizons and look further afield as you consider the next steps in your life. All students benefit from a unique enrichment programme, extended work placements, and University visits.
Supportive
We will encourage and support you to be the best you can be. We welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and are very proud of our work in helping students overcome any barriers they may face. We offer friendly and helpful tutoring and regular access to a specialist careers adviser.
Challenging
Our courses are challenging yet rewarding. They will stretch you out of your comfort zone and ask you to work harder than ever before.
Fun
We organise a wide-range of extra-curricular activities and social events (in-school and beyond) that will help you enjoy your Sixth Form experience.
Sixth Form Prospectus
Comprehensive academic and pastoral support
- Experienced friendly tutors and Sixth Form support team
- Specialised advice and guidance – students arranged in forms by subject choice to ensure targeted advice
- Access to more personalised support from other school professionals or external agencies as required
- Regular parental email contact and access to our online parental portal keeping parents up-to-date with key information
- A range of face-to-face family events including parents’ evenings, Sixth Form welcome evening and Progression Evening
- Weekly after-school Academic Support sessions staffed by members of the Sixth Form team
- Tutor time programme that covers a broad range of key skills for study and for life
- Individual exam mentor programme that provides personal support for every student during the Y13 summer exam period
Unique, and personalised Meadowhead enrichment programme
- All students complete a range of enrichment activities in Y12 to ensure they build up a portfolio of experience for applications by the start of Y13.
- This programme includes work experience, university visits, independent reading and research, volunteering and the development of a hobby or skill.
- A large network of businesses and organisations (through our Meadowhead Community Learning Trust) that provide unique work placements in a wide range of fields
- Elected roles of President and Vice Presidents
- Wide-ranging extra-curricular activities available including football team, sport, drama productions, music and singing lessons, and opportunities to mentor and support younger students
- A variety of trips, including to Iceland, CERN in Geneva, Washington, Barcelona and London.
Ethics Curriculum
- Specialised ethics curriculum designed and taught by subject specialists each week
- Coverage of a variety of important and relevant issues to our students, including mental health and wellbeing, life skills, social action, consent, body image and self-esteem
- Responsive to the ideas and views of our Student Voice
Experienced A Level teachers and excellent range of subjects
- Dedicated, passionate staff who inspire students to achieve high levels of success
- Students follow rigorous and challenging courses that prepare them for university study and entry into professional life
- There is a strong emphasis on independent study and research
- Experienced A Level teachers
- A broad range of thirty subjects to choose from
- A timetable that is designed around student applications
Outstanding support for university, apprenticeship and employment applications
- University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and Emmanuel College, Cambridge are established partners who provide support, advice and opportunities for students aspiring to attend university
- Bespoke programme of support for students applying to Oxbridge, Medicine/Dentistry, Veterinary Science and Law
- Explicit and targeted support for all post-18 pathways with a focus on students’ destinations as well as their grades
- All students complete a week of work experience in Year 12 to develop skills and enhance applications
- Outside speakers from a range of institutions and organisations – including the local MP and local charities and organisations – who visit our student briefings to encourage aspiration and encourage debate
- A high-quality tutor time programme which supports applications and helps students to develop a more independent, resilient mindset
- In-school impartial careers advice service – all students meet with our advisor regularly
- Next steps evening in June of Y12 features guests from universities and employers
- All Y13 students participate in mock business interviews with local employers and receive feedback on their CV
Ofsted 2022
- Sixth-form students are positive role models for younger pupils. Students who attend the sixth form are taking up places at university in increasing numbers. There is a well-planned programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance on offer.
- Teaching in the sixth form is highly effective. Teachers use a variety of approaches to encourage students to think deeply, to make connections and to support their views and ideas.
- Sixth-form students are wonderful ambassadors for the school. They willingly support younger pupils and have led the school’s ‘never okay’ strategy that promotes safer relationships awareness.
- Students in the sixth form benefit from expert support that helps them to make decisions about their next steps.
OFSTED 2022
We are pleased to bring you this video of our Sixth Form, with thanks to Hydra Creative for creating it for us.